Unusual wedding themes and locations

By By AUBREY COHEN

on May 6, 2013 1:45 PM

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"Star Wars Day," May 4 (as in "May the fourth be with you"), was a fitting time for Janice Bold and Chris Bold to hold their Star Wars-themed Wedding in Surrey, British Columbia. With wedding season fast approaching, this made us think of the many ways couples can make their special day all that much more, um, memorable. Here's Jeremy Pryor and Domonique Williams' Star Wars wedding, in 2011, in Baltimore. less

The other big sci-fi wedding theme, of course, is "Star Trek." Here, Swedes Sonnie Gustavsson and Jossie Sockertopp hold a Klingon wedding at the 'Destination Star Trek London' convention at the ExCeL Centre on October 19, 2012 in London. less

The other big sci-fi wedding theme, of course, is "Star Trek." Here, Swedes Sonnie Gustavsson and Jossie Sockertopp hold a Klingon wedding at the 'Destination Star Trek London' convention at the ExCeL Centre on ... more

Craig and Mikel Salsgiver display the Vulcan greeting after renewing their vows on Valentine's Day -- their fifth wedding anniversary -- on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise at "STAR TREK: The Experience" attraction at the Las Vegas Hilton in 2009. less

Craig and Mikel Salsgiver display the Vulcan greeting after renewing their vows on Valentine's Day -- their fifth wedding anniversary -- on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise at "STAR TREK: The Experience" ... more

But be warned that a Hell's Angels wedding includes at mud "baptism," or at least it did in 1971.

But be warned that a Hell's Angels wedding includes at mud "baptism," or at least it did in 1971.

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This was apparently the first-ever "Wedding in a Box" ceremony, on Fifth Avenue in New York, in 2007.

This was apparently the first-ever "Wedding in a Box" ceremony, on Fifth Avenue in New York, in 2007.

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Robben Island is best known for having been the prison home of Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Sounds romantic to us.

Robben Island is best known for having been the prison home of Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Sounds romantic to us.

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Robben Island is best known for having been the prison home of... Photo-4585213.61817 - Houston Chronicle

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There's nothing particularly unique about getting married in Gretna, Scotland. What made Anothony and Susan Mathews' wedding unique was the date, February 29, 2008. Sadly, if you want a leap day wedding, you'll have to wait until 2016. less

There's nothing particularly unique about getting married in Gretna, Scotland. What made Anothony and Susan Mathews' wedding unique was the date, February 29, 2008. Sadly, if you want a leap day wedding, you'll ... more

Sometimes, circumstances dictate a unique wedding. This German solder is preparing for his marriage by proxy on the eastern front on November 22, 1941. According to the photo caption: "Flower decked chairs were set aside for him and his bride, and a wedding 'feast' prepared by the cook. His comrades provided an orchestra and he signed his and his bride's name in the 'Register' placed on a flower and swastika decked table." less

Sometimes, circumstances dictate a unique wedding. This German solder is preparing for his marriage by proxy on the eastern front on November 22, 1941. According to the photo caption: "Flower decked chairs ... more